Webb County Felony Records
Webb County felony records are maintained by the District Clerk's office in Laredo, Texas. Webb County is a major South Texas border county with four district courts handling felony cases. Case files for all felony proceedings in Webb County are kept at the courthouse on Victoria Street in Laredo. You can search records online through re:SearchTX or the Texas DPS criminal history system, or visit the courthouse directly for certified copies and document access.
Webb County Overview
Webb County District Clerk
The Webb County District Clerk in Laredo maintains felony records for four district courts: the 49th, 111th, 341st, and 406th District Courts. All four handle felony criminal cases. The clerk files and stores all case documents and provides copies to anyone who requests them. Given the county's size and case volume, this office handles a significant number of felony case files.
The District Clerk office is open Monday through Friday. You can visit in person or call to ask about specific records. The County Clerk at the same address handles misdemeanor and county court records. Both offices are at 1110 Victoria Street in Laredo. The District Clerk phone for felony records is (956) 523-4300. The County Clerk can be reached at (956) 523-4301.
| Office | Webb County District Clerk |
|---|---|
| Address | 1110 Victoria St., Laredo, TX 78040 |
| Phone | (956) 523-4300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Webb County provides online access to some records through the county website at webbcountytx.gov. Check this site for current online search options and any updates to how records are accessed.
How to Search Webb County Criminal Records
Webb County felony records can be found through state online systems or at the courthouse in Laredo. The county has four district courts so cause numbers from different courts may vary in format. Here is how to search each way.
The re:SearchTX portal includes all 254 Texas counties. Webb County cases from all four district courts appear in the system. Search by name or cause number. Docket entries and some documents are viewable without charge. Free registration is required. The system updates nightly.
The Texas DPS criminal history database covers felony arrests and convictions statewide. Webb County data is included. Create a CRS Public Website account and pay per search to run name-based lookups. This is useful when you want a broader Texas criminal history check rather than a single case lookup.
For people in state prison, use the TDCJ Offender Search. Search by name or TDCJ number to find offense details, current facility, and projected release date. This covers individuals convicted of felonies in Webb County and sentenced to state custody.
In person at the Laredo courthouse, bring photo ID and the name or cause number of the case you need. With four district courts active, knowing which court handled the case can speed up the search. Staff can look up any case and provide copies.
Note: Webb County is a border county with active federal court operations. Federal felony cases are handled through the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas in Laredo, not the county courthouse. Those records are maintained by the federal court clerk, not the Webb County District Clerk.
Webb County Official Website
The Webb County government website provides access to department contacts, online services, and court record information for Laredo and the surrounding county area.
The Webb County government portal is the starting point for finding department contacts including the District Clerk's office that holds felony case files in Laredo.
Webb County Court System
Webb County has four district courts: the 49th, 111th, 341st, and 406th. All four handle felony criminal cases. The courts also hear some civil matters. The District Clerk files and maintains records for all four courts. Webb County Courts at Law handle misdemeanor cases and lower civil matters.
Having four district courts reflects Webb County's large population and high case volume. Laredo is one of the busiest border cities in Texas, and its courts see a significant number of criminal cases each year. The felony caseload is spread across the four courts based on assignment rules set by the local rules of court.
Texas felony classifications under Texas Penal Code Chapter 12 apply to all five felony classes heard in Webb County courts. State jail felonies carry up to 2 years. First-degree felonies can mean up to 99 years or life in state prison. Capital felonies carry life without parole or the death penalty.
Texas State Felony Record Resources
Several Texas state tools cover Webb County felony data. These are useful for online searches before visiting the courthouse in Laredo.
The Texas Sex Offender Registry at sor.dps.texas.gov lists registered sex offenders by county. Search Webb County to see individuals with active registrations, their offense history, and current registered address in the Laredo area.
The Texas Attorney General's open government resources at texasattorneygeneral.gov/open-government cover public records rights. Webb County felony court records are public under the Texas Public Information Act. If a request is denied, call the AG's hotline at (877) OPEN-TEX.
Annual court statistics at txcourts.gov/oca include Webb County felony case data. These reports show filing volumes and disposition data for all four district courts over time. They are useful for understanding trends in the local court system.
Texas Law on Felony Record Access
Webb County felony records are public under Texas Government Code Chapter 552. Anyone can request them without stating a reason. The clerk must respond within 10 business days. Routine requests are usually completed sooner.
Texas Government Code Chapter 411 governs how DPS manages criminal history data. Public name-based searches are available through the CRS website. The system covers felony and Class B misdemeanor or higher offenses statewide, including all Webb County cases reported by local agencies.
Expunction under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Chapter 55 allows certain individuals to have criminal records removed from public access. Cases that were dismissed or resulted in acquittal may be eligible. After expunction, those records should not appear in standard public searches. Nondisclosure orders under Government Code Chapter 411 have a similar effect for deferred adjudication cases.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Webb County in South Texas. Each maintains its own court system and District Clerk for felony records.